Female dosen't want to mate

[overo]

Hi!
I'm trying to breed my B. emilia. I have an adult male and an adult female. The female molted two months ago. I've tried a few times with the same results: the male shakes and drums like crazy when I put him in her terrarium, but the female doesn't respond, and when he gets close to her, she runs away from him. I have no idea what's wrong. The male is also fresh. I'm currently trying shark tanking, but I don't think it's working very well. Do you guys have any suggestions?

 

[Ratmosphere]

Just keep trying. How long are you shark tanking for? I like to do 2-3 days.

Typically if you mate in the Fall it will be better. After mating give the female 1 to 3 months cool time and before warming her up, flood about half the substrate while keeping the other half dry.

 

[overo]

Just keep trying. How long are you shark tanking for? I like to do 2-3 days.

For the first time, I used the shark tanking method for 2 days. Then, I tried to breed them a few times, but it didn’t work. Today, after another unsuccessful breeding attempt, I decided to try this method again for another 2-3 days. But as you said I will try again after few days. Thanks!

Could it be that she doesn't want to breed because she's out of season?

 

[fcat]

Is she still eating or refusing food? Do you have any pictures of her and her setup?

They are very shy, try to do it at night in the dark. I did mine in the closet so he was contained but could find her enclosure in his own. Just have to sit back, be still and patient. Minimize disruptions including wind/fans.

 

[cold blood]

Could just be a timing issue....if the timing isn't right for her, she won't breed.

 

[viper69]

Could just be a timing issue....if the timing isn't right for her, she won't breed.

Just like human women

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

Different genus, but I put some of his web near her burrow entrance a couple different times over the couple weeks leading up to it. She seemed to be “seeking him” the second time.

 

[A guy]

Not in sync. She needs to be conditioned to breed (seasonal changes)